Top 10 Movies You Didn't Know Were Inspired by Shakespeare
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Date: 2023-11-20
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fanjoy
If you didnt know Warm Bodies was Romeo and Juliet you probably didnt see it, the balcony scene made me realize it was. Then I realized they barely changed the characters names.
R-Romeo, Boyfriend
Julie-Juliet, Girlfriend
M (later Marcus)-Mercutio, Boyfriends best friend
Perry-Paris, Girlfriends ex/suitor, killed by Boyfriend
Nora-Juliets Nurse, Nora was/became a Nurse, Juliets Nurse was never given a name
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If you didnt know Warm Bodies was Romeo and Juliet you probably didnt see it, the balcony scene made me realize it was. Then I realized they barely changed the characters names.
R-Romeo, Boyfriend
Julie-Juliet, Girlfriend
M (later Marcus)-Mercutio, Boyfriends best friend
Perry-Paris, Girlfriends ex/suitor, killed by Boyfriend
Nora-Juliets Nurse, Nora was/became a Nurse, Juliets Nurse was never given a name
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Drithi
Here is the list:
10) Deliver us from Eva (2003)
9) Motocrossed (2001)
8) Get over it (2001)
7) O (2001)
6) Warm Bodies (2013)
5) The lion King (1994) (all time Disney classic)
4) She's the Man (2006)
3) Kiss me Kate ( 1953)
2) West side Story (1961)
1) 10 things I hate about you (1999) (all time favourite)
Here is the list people man this took while
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Here is the list:
10) Deliver us from Eva (2003)
9) Motocrossed (2001)
8) Get over it (2001)
7) O (2001)
6) Warm Bodies (2013)
5) The lion King (1994) (all time Disney classic)
4) She's the Man (2006)
3) Kiss me Kate ( 1953)
2) West side Story (1961)
1) 10 things I hate about you (1999) (all time favourite)
Here is the list people man this took while
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Tara
The only way you can claim you didn't know these movies were based off of Shakespeare's plays is if you were too young to have learned who he even was upon first viewing of these movies. However, once you're familiar with his work, you can start to pick out how these movies were based off their respective plays.
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The only way you can claim you didn't know these movies were based off of Shakespeare's plays is if you were too young to have learned who he even was upon first viewing of these movies. However, once you're familiar with his work, you can start to pick out how these movies were based off their respective plays.
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Chelsea
I knew The Lion King is based on Hamlet. Shes the Man is a great movie, never knew Kiss Me Kate is based on Taming of the Shrew. But I knew all along West Side Story (1961) is based on Romeo and Juliet and another Taming of the Shrew references is of course 10 Things I Hate About You is the best.
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I knew The Lion King is based on Hamlet. Shes the Man is a great movie, never knew Kiss Me Kate is based on Taming of the Shrew. But I knew all along West Side Story (1961) is based on Romeo and Juliet and another Taming of the Shrew references is of course 10 Things I Hate About You is the best.
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Ninja
I had actually already known that Warm Bodies and Lion King 2 were inspired by Romeo and Juliet. I always thought those two were really obvious! So it surprises me when I talk to people who legit don't even realize that those were both takes on the famous Shakespear story!
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I had actually already known that Warm Bodies and Lion King 2 were inspired by Romeo and Juliet. I always thought those two were really obvious! So it surprises me when I talk to people who legit don't even realize that those were both takes on the famous Shakespear story!
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Fae206
I was trying to find films based off of the work of Charles dickens to see if there were enough to make a list. I had no idea Dark Knight Rises is said to be inspired by A Tale of Two Cities. weird
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I was trying to find films based off of the work of Charles dickens to see if there were enough to make a list. I had no idea Dark Knight Rises is said to be inspired by A Tale of Two Cities. weird
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Angry
I knew. Mostly because I've read (and know) Shakespeare, and his themes. If I've seen the movie, I knew if it was a take on Shakespeare. That happens when one is, or has been, well read.
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I knew. Mostly because I've read (and know) Shakespeare, and his themes. If I've seen the movie, I knew if it was a take on Shakespeare. That happens when one is, or has been, well read.
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EtherealBeauty_SF
Even Teresa Palmer didn't make the connection for Romeo & Juliet in Warm Bodies. Just look at the names of their characters: R, Julie, Marcus, Nora and Perry. I mean really!
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Even Teresa Palmer didn't make the connection for Romeo & Juliet in Warm Bodies. Just look at the names of their characters: R, Julie, Marcus, Nora and Perry. I mean really!
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Trina
I remember studying Hamlet in school, and our teacher having us watch The Lion King to notice the parallels between the stories. Needless to say, it made English class all the more fun!
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I remember studying Hamlet in school, and our teacher having us watch The Lion King to notice the parallels between the stories. Needless to say, it made English class all the more fun!
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Miranda
I didn't know the lion king was part of the Shakespeare genre actually I didn't even know those movies were part of it I guess that's something how can the lion king be part of it
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I didn't know the lion king was part of the Shakespeare genre actually I didn't even know those movies were part of it I guess that's something how can the lion king be part of it
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say_rah826
Considering the modern vitrial leveled at The Taming of the Shrew, I am surpised how many modern adaptations there have been. No objections, just surprised. Great list!
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Considering the modern vitrial leveled at The Taming of the Shrew, I am surpised how many modern adaptations there have been. No objections, just surprised. Great list!
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Sarah
knew lion king for hamlet but too many for romeo and juliet also taming of the shrew in yet amanda bynes in anything like she's the man brings hilarity and fun to the role
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knew lion king for hamlet but too many for romeo and juliet also taming of the shrew in yet amanda bynes in anything like she's the man brings hilarity and fun to the role
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Kristy
My favorite movie is clueless july. 19. 1995. Jane Austen's Emma. Acila silver stone and Paul Rudd really great movie performances play roles in. 90's rom coms.
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My favorite movie is clueless july. 19. 1995. Jane Austen's Emma. Acila silver stone and Paul Rudd really great movie performances play roles in. 90's rom coms.
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Andrew
How did a man from an ordinary background become highly educated, have an unusually large vocabulary & know a lot about royalty & the aristocracy?
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How did a man from an ordinary background become highly educated, have an unusually large vocabulary & know a lot about royalty & the aristocracy?
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Josh
it's funny a semester of college i had to take a introduction o Shakespeare class and when we read hamlet i was instantly reminded of the lion king
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it's funny a semester of college i had to take a introduction o Shakespeare class and when we read hamlet i was instantly reminded of the lion king
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Kristy
SHE'S THE Man. my favorite Shakespeare. Move very interesting plot line really great performance actress actor made me laugh and smile. Rom coms.
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SHE'S THE Man. my favorite Shakespeare. Move very interesting plot line really great performance actress actor made me laugh and smile. Rom coms.
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LauryB
I thought it was pretty obvious Warm Bodies was inspired by Romeo and Juliet? I mean, with the main characters are called R and Julie, so.
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I thought it was pretty obvious Warm Bodies was inspired by Romeo and Juliet? I mean, with the main characters are called R and Julie, so.
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DragonRider
I had a feeling that Warm Body was inspired by Romeo and Juliet. I mean the girls name is Julie and the zombie is simply named R.
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I had a feeling that Warm Body was inspired by Romeo and Juliet. I mean the girls name is Julie and the zombie is simply named R.
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D. Robert
My personal favourite Shakesperean-inspired film was Forbidden Planet from 1956. It was based upon The Tempest.
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My personal favourite Shakesperean-inspired film was Forbidden Planet from 1956. It was based upon The Tempest.
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Karen
Disappointed not to see Strange Brew (1983) on the list. It is the most disguised version of Hamlet I've ever seen.
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Disappointed not to see Strange Brew (1983) on the list. It is the most disguised version of Hamlet I've ever seen.
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msmojo
I didn't realize that Warm Bodies was a Romeo And Juliet story, Although the couple's names are R and Julie.
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I didn't realize that Warm Bodies was a Romeo And Juliet story, Although the couple's names are R and Julie.
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charlotte
Watched warm bodies yesterday and actually thought this has a Shakespeare/ Romeo and Juliet vibe to it
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Watched warm bodies yesterday and actually thought this has a Shakespeare/ Romeo and Juliet vibe to it
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Aazure
I would have added in the honrable mentions Clueless, My Fair Lady, Valley Girl and Shakespear in Love
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I would have added in the honrable mentions Clueless, My Fair Lady, Valley Girl and Shakespear in Love
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